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Key Terms Group 3 Flashcards

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acumen (n)

A

Keen, accurate judgement or insight

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aver (v)

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To state as a fact; to declare or assert

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bombastic (adj)

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pompous; grandiloquent

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diatribe (n)

A

A harsh denunciation

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fervent (adj)

A

greatly emotional or zealous

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germane (adj)

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Relevant to the subject at hand; appropriate in subject matter

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grandiloquence (n)

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Pompous speech or expression

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halcyon (adj)

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Calm and peaceful

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iconoclast (n)

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One who attacks or undermines traditional conventions or institutions

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idolatrous (adj)

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Given to intense or excessive devotion to something

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impassive (adj)

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Revealing no emotion

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imperturbable (adj)

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Marked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness

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implacable (adj)

A

Not capable of being appeased or significantly changed

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inchoate (adj)

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In an initial stage; not fully formed

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infelicitous (adj)

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Unfortunate; inappropriate

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insipid (adj)

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Lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge

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loquacious (adj)

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Extremely talkative

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mendacity (n)

A

The condition of being untruthful; dishonesty

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obdurate (adj)

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Unyielding; hardhearted; intractable

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Obsequious (adj)

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Exhibiting a fawning attentiveness

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Occlude (v)

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To obstruct or block

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opprobrium (n)

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Disgrace; contempt; scorn

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pedantic (adj)

A

Overly concerned with the trivial details of learning or education; show-offish about one’s knowledge

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pine (v)

A

To yearn intensely OR to languish; to lose vigor

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pith (n)

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The essential or central part

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pithy (adj)

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precise and brief

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platitude (n)

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A superficial remark; especially one offered as meaningful

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polemical (adj)

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controversial; argumentative

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prodigal (adj)

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recklessly wasteful; extravagant; profuse; lavish

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querulous (adj)

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Prone to complaining or grumbling; peevish

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rancorous (adj)

A

Characterized by bitter, long-lasting resentment

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recalcitrant (adj)

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obstinately defiant of authority; difficult to manage

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salubrious (adj)

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promoting health or well-being

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solvent (adj)

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Able to meet financial obligations OR able to dissolve another substance

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spurious (adj)

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Lacking authenticity or validity; false; counterfeit

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tenacity (n)

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The quality of adherence or persistence to something valued; persistent determination

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tirade (n)

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A long and extremely critical speech; a harsh denunciation

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